BOX ELDER HIGH 2017-2018 BEELINE
Have you heard the BUZZ…..
Senior Post High School Day
Senior Students and their Parents are Invited
Friday, September 8
7:50 am to 10:15 am
Recruiters from Utah Colleges and Universities will be at BEHS to teach seniors and their parents about:
1. Utah’s college opportunities
2. Applying for college and meeting deadlines
3. Federal Financial Aid and Scholarship Application Information and Deadlines
Pre-Registration is not required, but highly recommended. Pre-Register by following these instructions:
1. Visit www.gotocollegefairs.com
2. On a computer, select “Students Register Now”
3. Select Utah on the map
4. Select the Higher Ed Day, listed by date
5. Select “Register Now” and complete the registration form
6. Select “Print my barcode” and print.
7. Students will receive an email two days before and the day of the fair with their barcode attached. This barcode can either be printed or displayed on their phone to be scanned. We do not recommend screenshotting the barcode.
Dear Parents of Seniors:
The 2017-2018 BEHS yearbook staff will be collecting pictures for the “Diapers to Diplomas” and “Friends and Family” sections of the 2018 yearbook. We would like to include your senior student. Listed below is information about each section.
“Diapers to Diplomas”: We are looking for a photo of your senior when they were younger (around two years old). The cost is $5.00 to have a picture included in this section.
“Friends and Family”: Family and/or friends can write a short note congratulating your senior. We would like the photo in this section of your student when they are older (preferably 7th grade and up). The cost to put a picture and short note (30 words or less) in this section is also $5.00.
Please send:
· A (non-returnable) baby picture of your senior (“Diapers to Diplomas” section).
· A (non-returnable) picture for the “Friends and Family” section.
· A short note to your senior to go with the picture in the “Friends and Family” section. (Please type the note).
· Write his/her name, your name, and a telephone number on the back of all pictures.
· Label the picture for “Diapers” or “Friends and Family”.
· Money/check: $5.00 per picture ($10.00 for photos in both sections). (Make checks payable to BEHS).
Send to:
Box Elder High School
Attention: Yearbook Staff
380 South 600 West
Brigham City, UT 84302
Pictures can be sent beginning September 1st. The deadline to send in pictures/money for either section is Oct. 19th. We cannot take any pictures after that date. Thanks for taking time to consider helping us make this year’s yearbook special for your student.
Also, yearbooks can be purchased online at www.yearbookordercenter.com. The school number is 7041, cost is $41.00. Remember to order early!! (Very few extra yearbooks are ordered).
Sincerely,
BEHS Yearbook Staff
P.S. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Sparks, 734-4840 or marsha.sparks@besd.net
SCHOLARSHIPS
The following scholarships are available through the counseling office:
Coca-Cola Scholarship: This scholarship is available to senior students who show academic achievement, leadership, and personal character
Deadline:
Oct. 31, 2017
Apply on-line at
Wells Fargo College STEPS Program: Register with this program for a chance to win a $1000 scholarship.
Deadline:
Go to:
www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps
For more details
CampusDoor “Great Futures Start Here” Scholarship: There are 100 scholarships available for students who plan to further their education after high school.
Deadline:
See following website for application and deadline:
Zumper Scholarship: $1,000 College Scholarship. Looking for outstanding students who have helped their classmates or community in a tremendous way. Maybe you started a club that raised $10,000 for charity, or championed recycling and sustainable practices across campus.
Deadline:
November 15, 2017
https://www.zumper.com/apartments-scholarship
CoilLaw LLC Scholarship: This is a $500 scholarship for all senior students in Utah and Idaho who plan to attend a 4yr college/university.
Deadline:
December 31, 2017
http://coillaw.com/practice-areas/salt-lake-city-divorce-attorney/
scroll down for link to application
SAE Engineering Scholarships: For students who plan to pursue a degree in Engineering or related field. Must show academic achievement. Check in the counseling center for university and undesignated scholarships.
Deadline:
January 15, 2018
www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
AES Engineers Scholarship: This is an essay contest for students who plan to pursue a degree in Engineering. See the web page for more details and essay topics.
Deadline:
October 6, 2017
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
USU US Army ROTC 4 and 3 year scholarships leading to an army career: For: 4 yr. apply by early Dec. of senior year. 3 yr., take ROTC as a freshman in college, successfully complete the year, then apply for the 3 yr. both scholarships cover tuition and fees, 1200 yearly for books and a stipend for 9 months each year from $300-$500 For information: LTC Stuart 435-797-7682
Deadline:
On going
Elks National Foundation most Valuable Student Scholarship: This is for a high school senior who shows academic achievement, Leadership, and Financial Need.
Deadline:
November 27, 2017
Young Arts Scholarship: This scholarship is for students 10th-12th grade and are planning to pursue further education in any visual, performing, or literary arts and has shown excellence in that area.
Deadline:
October 13, 2017
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards: This scholarship ranges in award money from$1000 to $5000. Students must be in grades 5 through 12 and be engaged in a volunteer activity.
Deadline:
Nov. 7, 2017
BYU Dept of Goelogical Sciences George Hansen Fellowship Scholarship: Must be a graduating senior, and enroll in geology or earth and space science education major.
Deadline:
February 15, 2018
http://byu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2fpQowWAIOqhGJv
The Vivint Smart Home Scholarship: For a senior student who is a legal US resident who is planning to enroll in one of the majors listed in the Scholarship Official Rules. Student must submit a 1-2 minute video that meets the guidelines discritbed on the webpage.
Deadline:
October 1, 2017
Interested in joining the Military?
The free Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test will be offered on Thursday, October 24th at 8:30 in the multi-purpose room of Dale Young Community High. Please arrive by 8:15. Sign up in the counseling center by Wednesday October 2nd.
